Preheat oven to 375F
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take the shredded cheddar and form a large circle as shown. Be sure to fill in any gaps. Place in the oven for 8 minutes, remove and let cool.
Add all of the dressing ingredients to a blender and blend well. Note: if your dried cranberries are extremely hard, let them sit in the blender with the rest of the ingredients for 10 minutes to allow them to soften.
Pierce your sweet potatoes with a fork. Place each sweet potato, one at a time, into the microwave for 2 minutes each. Dice the potatoes, place on a parchment lined baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
To your serving dish add; shaved Brussels sprouts, roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, apples, and red onions. Just before serving top with dressing and toss.
Using a spatula, transfer the cheddar frico from the baking dish to the salad. Break apart and toss once more.
